Adding Definition to a Blank Canvas
WordPress themes are incredibly powerful. But, as with every web design project, a theme is more than color and layout. Good themes improve engagement with your website’s content in addition to being beautiful.
It's all in the Presentation
Choosing the right theme for your project plays a key part in producing the website you envisage. Yes, you can (& will) add the page builder, plugins and custom code but the foundation is the design options and functionality available within your theme.
Our Recommended Themes
This is a brief introduction to some of the WordPress themes we have utilised for our projects. As with most themes, they have pros & cons, and there is always a suitable alternative. The themes below have served us well over the years, and we can confidently recommend them for use in your next project – subject to your requirements, of course.
It is always worth spending time on research and theme testing to find the one(s) that you find most suitable for each type of project.
Astra
Astra is fast, fully customisable & beautiful theme suitable for blog, personal portfolio, business website and WooCommerce storefront. It is very lightweight and offers unparalleled speed. It also offers special features and templates so it works perfectly with all page builders.
Astra, our go-to theme, with its PRO addons (and/or paired with Elementor) is perfect for creating a visually appealing and high-performing WordPress site. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced site creator, Astra is a great starting point for elevating the quality of your web projects.
Astra is also optimised for SEO, which is crucial for increasing your site’s visibility online.
Tagged: ASTRA
Demos: Astra Starter Sites †
Our Portfolio: BlueMoonCreative.Services | NickyNoo.com | MyEcoMaison.com
Hello
Hello is a plain vanilla & lightweight theme for Elementor Page Builder.
The Hello Theme is an ideal base theme because of its minimalistic and lightweight design. It’s engineered specifically for Elementor, providing a blank canvas stripped of unnecessary features. This results in faster loading times and improved performance. As a site creator or a business owner, you’ll appreciate the clean slate it provides, enabling you to build a unique site tailored to your brand.
Tagged: HELLO
Our Portfolio: WorldCharcuterieAwards.com
Hueman
The Hueman theme helps you increase your traffic and engage your visitors. It loads fast and is 100% mobile-friendly according to Google. Best rated theme for blogs and magazines on WordPress.org. Powering 70K+ websites around the world.
The Hueman theme is a popular choice for WordPress users seeking a modern and responsive design. Its versatility makes it suitable for various types of websites, from personal blogs to business sites.
Tagged: HUEMAN
Demos: Hueman Demo
Our Portfolio: InspirationisPurple.com (Pre 2025 Site – Now for DEMO purposes ONLY)
